Tornado
Transcript: Tornado conditions are caused when different temperatures and humidity meet to form thunderclouds Pictures, Maps, Graphs, Charts Weather forecasting is the attempt by meteorologists to predict weather conditions that may be expected at some future time. Weather forecasting is the single most important practical reason for the existence of meteorology, the study of weather, as a science. Accurate weather forecasts help save money and lives. When this occurs, the cold air on top begins to sink, sending the rising warm wind spinning upward. The warm winds rotate faster and faster in a high column. graph effects from a tornado During any storm, listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about watches and warnings. Know your community’s warning system. Communities have different ways of warning residents about tornados, with many having sirens intended for outdoor warning purposes. Pick a safe room in your home where household members and pets may gather during a tornado. This should be a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. map TORNADO Twisters can cause thousands to millions of dollars in damage. The Oklahoma City tornado on May 3, 1999, was one of the most expensive tornadoes in U.S. history. It resulted in one billion dollars of damage including destroying over 2,500 structures.